Deputy Fire Chief Salary in Waukegan, IL

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Deputy Fire Chief in Waukegan, IL is $92,709. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $78,068 to a high of $119,987, with most professionals earning between $85,045 and $106,987.

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Average Salary Range for Deputy Fire Chief in Waukegan, IL

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What is the average salary for Deputy Fire Chief in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Deputy Fire Chief in Waukegan, IL. The base salary for Deputy Fire Chief ranges from $85,045 to $106,987 with the average base salary of $92,709. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,045 to $106,987 with the average total cash compensation of $92,709.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $92,709 $85,045 - $106,987
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $92,709 $85,045 - $106,987
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Deputy Fire Chief Salary Near Waukegan, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,584 - $105,149 COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,049 - $112,024 COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,325 - $112,372 COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
CITY, STATE Des Plaines, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,118 - $112,111 COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,325 - $112,372 COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,584 - $105,149 COMPARE TO Waukegan, IL
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About Waukegan, Illinois    Waukegan /wɔːˈkiːɡən/ is the largest city in and the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, United States, a part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The....More

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